Press Releases

Local Career Event Tackles Veteran Unemployment

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:48:21 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Media Contact: Andrea Sok, Office (703) 579-0858, asok@uso.org

Transitioning service members connect with public and private employers resulting in job offers, internships and interviews.

Colorado Springs, Co. (March 22nd, 2012) — The USO, in partnership with Hire Heroes USA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring our Heroes Veterans Employment Initiative, brought together transitioning military, their spouses and caregivers with employers from a variety of industries...

The Incentive Solutions Inc. Group of Companies Partners with Hire Heroes USA to Help End ...

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:34:06 +0100

Organization supports Atlanta-based veteran nonprofit with search engine optimization and a generous monetary donation.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) March 13, 2012 -- Incentive Solution Inc’s Search Engine Optimization company, OnPageOne recently donated its services to Hire Heroes USA, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military veterans and their spouses through personalized employment training and corporate engagement. While Incentive Solutions In...

Hiring Heroes: Veterans United Home Loans Honored for Adding Veterans to Fast-Growing Workforce

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:37:24 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 16, 2011) -

Veterans United Home Loans was among 10 mid-Missouri businesses honored this week for hiring veterans.

The company received an award as part of the Show-Me Heroes Initiative, which Gov. Jay Nixon formed two years ago to encourage businesses to consider hiring veterans. The national unemployment rate for veterans overall has fallen in the last year, but recently discharged veterans are struggling significantly more when it comes to finding work....

First Lady Michelle Obama Mentions Hire Heroes USA at Joining Forces Caregivers Event

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:45:42 +0100

THE WHITE HOUSE. Office of the First Lady
For Immediate Release, January 30, 2012

REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY AT JOINING FORCES CAREGIVERS EVENT
Department of Labor, Washington, D.C., 11:34 A.M. EST

MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Good morning, everyone. Please -- thank you so much. Please be seated.

Well, this is good stuff, right? I want to start by thanking Secretary Solis for her outstanding leadership here at the Department of Labor. I al...

Our Veterans Deserve More -- Let's Come Together America to Help Them Find Jobs

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:51:35 +0100

By John Bardis

Published December 13, 2011 | FoxNews.com

As we head into this holiday season, we remember that among our many blessings is that we indeed live in the land of the free and the brave.

Our liberties extend to our free marketplace, where hard work, talent and determination can lead to almost unlimited career opportunities. Ironically, the brave men and women who have proudly served and sacrificed so much to protect the freedoms we enjoy are struggling to...

Prudential to contribute $6.2 million to support military veterans and their families

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:48:41 +0100

For Immediate Release November 21, 2011, Contact: Sheila Bridgeforth, 973-802-6852, Karen Moore, 973-802-8533

NEWARK, N.J. – Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE:PRU] will contribute $6.2 million to 10 nonprofit groups that help U.S. military veterans and their families transition back into civilian life.

“Prudential is committed to helping veterans develop meaningful careers after their military service and between deployments. Because this is not always easy, especially...

Hire Heroes USA Applauds New Veteran Hiring Tax Incentives and Training

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:16:12 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ...

RYDER BECOMES FIRST CORPORATE PARTNER OF HIRE HEROES USA TO LEVERAGE UNLIMITED MILITARY VETERAN ...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:06:05 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATLANTA, Ga. (November 15, 2011) – Hire Heroes USA announced its new corporate partnership with Ryder (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, to facilitate the creation of employment opportunities for veterans and transitioning members of the armed services. Hire Heroes USA uses a personal approach to prepare veterans for the civilian job market through strategic job search, self-marketing and resume revision. As...

STARS “RISE AND HONOR” FOR EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION VETERANS DAY SPECIAL BENEFITING ...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:43:29 +0100

The Entertainment Industry Foundation Enlists Whoopi Goldberg, Jewel, George Lopez, J.R. Martinez, Rachael Ray, Sherri Shepherd, Robin Williams and Major League Baseball players Clay Buchholz, Daniel Murphy, Shane Victorino To Participate in the Broadcast & Encourage Donations Benefiting Veterans Groups

Tune in Friday, November 11^th at 8pm EST/ 7pm CST on ABC

www.riseandhonor.org

Los Angeles, November 2, 2011 – ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is teaming up with the Entertai...

Ryder Hosts Career Fair Exclusively for Veterans

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:49:18 +0100

October 19, 2011 8:01 AM EDT

- Partners with Louisiana National Guard and Hire Heroes USA to Recruit Current and Former Members of the U.S. Military -

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced today that it will be hosting a two-day career fair exclusively for current and former members of the United States Military. The event, hosted in conjunction with the Louisiana National Guard and Hire ...

Run with Hire Heroes in the Marine Corps Marathon 10-30-11

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:23:03 +0100

Runners and Sponsors Needed to Join the Hire Heroes USA Team for The Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 30, 2011 - *20 slots still open!

All funds raised will benefit Hire Heroes USA’s nationally-recognized veteran employment assistance programs.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) July 18, 2011- Join the Hire Heroes USA (Hire Heroes) marathon team on Sunday, October 30, 2011 in Washington DC for the 36th annual Marine Corps Marathon. The team captain is Hire Heroes USA Executive Director – and former US Marin...

Sponsors Needed for Carl Meyer’s 4th Annual “100 Holes for Heroes” Golf Event

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:27:46 +0100

Nationwide Virtual Golf Outing Benefits Jobless Veterans

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sponsors are needed for the fourth annual “100 Holes for Our Heroes” golf event on Monday, July 4. The goal is to raise $80,000 to benefit Hire Heroes USA (HHUSA), a nonprofit organization that offers Wounded Warrior Employment Transition Assistance Workshops, job search assistance and job placement services to unemployed military veterans nationwide.

Carl Meyer, Vice President of National Accounts and Distri...

Activision’s Call of Duty Endowment and Hire Heroes USA Launch Memorial Day Campaign to ...

Tue, 24 May 2011 19:40:51 +0100

Facebook Campaign Will Honor Service-members and Ask the Public to Volunteer to Help Veterans

WASHINGTON – The Call of Duty Endowment announced today the launch of its second Memorial Day campaign to raise awareness for the issue of veterans’ unemployment and encourage the public to find more jobs for veterans.   The campaign will also provide a grant to Hire Heroes USA (HHUSA), an organization that provides job training programs to support veterans and finds jobs placement for ...

TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING LAUNCHES "GIVING VETERANS A LIFT" TO PROVIDE JOB TRAINING

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:48:42 +0100

Program Available Through Participating Toyota U.S. Dealers to Offer Industry & Safety Training Opportunities for Veterans Seeking a Career as a Forklift Operator
IRVINE, Calif. – (March 16, 2011) – Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced the launch of the "Giving Veterans a Lift" operator safety training program. Toyota has committed $25,000 to the program, which will provide discounted forklift operator safety training for veterans and is available through ...

U.S. Chamber, USO, and Hire Heroes USA Partnership Will Put America’s Wounded Warriors Back ...

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:20:53 +0100

U.S. Chamber, USO & Hire Heroes USA Form Partnership to Put America’s Wounded Warriors to Work

‘Career Opportunity Days’ to Begin at Ft. Carson, Ft. Belvoir

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Building on the success of its ‘Hiring our Heroes’ initiative, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced it will collaborate with the USO and Hire Heroes USA to host transition workshops and career opportunity days for wounded, ill, or injured military personnel and their families. These event...

UBM Studios Milicruit Partners with Hire Heroes USA to Produce the Veterans Virtual Career Fair

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:38:48 +0100

CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Studios Milicruit, the recognized leader for virtual career fairs for veterans, today announced that it is partnering with Hire Heroes USA to produce the Veterans Virtual Career Fair. Hire Heroes USA's mission is to offer transition assistance, job search assistance, and job placement services to those who have honorably served in the US military and their spouses to reduce veteran unemployment.

The Veterans Virtual Career Fair is open to all activ...

Waste Management and HHUSA Partnership in 2011

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:37:09 +0100

Waste Management Partners With Hire Heroes USA To Help End Veteran Unemployment

Veteran-friendly Waste Management pledges financial and ongoing support to assist in HireHeroes USA’s efforts in 2011.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) January 14, 2011 -- Hire Heroes USA is committed to serving our Nation’s veterans through job search training and assistance. Essential to our mission – and to keep our services free for veterans - is the generosity and support of private individuals and corporate partners...

Hire Heroes USA Launches Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Wounded Veterans on Crowdrise.com

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:31:26 +0100

Hire Heroes USA Launches Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Wounded Veterans on Crowdrise.com

HHUSA Effectively Taps Into New Non-Profit Social Media Fundraising Site to Grow Donor Base.

01.10.2011– January 10th, 2011, Alpharetta, GA- Each month, Hire Heroes USA (HHUSA) teaches free, multi-day workshops to wounded or disabled servicemembers on military bases nationwide. HHUSA helps create the opportunity for these veterans to succeed in the next step of their lives- transitioning into the civi...

Announcing HHUSA Wounded Warrior Transition Assistance Workshops

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:08:48 +0100
Hire Heroes USA Debuts Nationwide Wounded Warrior Transition Assistance Workshops

3rd Annual 100 Holes for Our Heroes

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:48:57 +0100

For Immediate Release - June 8, 2010 – Hartland, WI

One Day - 100 Holes - $100,000 - 50 New Veteran Jobs

3rd Annual 100 Holes for Our Heroes

Marine Staff Sergeant John Matter to attend and participate in this year’s event

Over $20,000 committed to date

For the third year in a row, golfer Carl Meyer, Vice President of BSN medical, Inc. will attempt to play at least 100 holes of golf to benefit Hire Heroes USA. This year, Meyer will be joined for part of the day by one of the veterans that...

MedAssets Honors Individuals for Charitable Contributions

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:04:12 +0100

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Tequila CAZADORES(R) Presents the Authentic Spirit Culmination Award to Brian Stann at UFC(R) 111

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:33:07 +0100

By PR Newswire, March 25, 2010 06:00 AM EDT

CORAL GABLES, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past year Tequila CAZADORES®, the number-one premium tequila in the world(1) and Official Spirits Sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® ("UFC®"), has awarded UFC fighters with the Tequila CAZADORES Authentic Spirit Award. These winners have embodied the core values of the brand demonstrating the following qualities: social responsibility, commitment to the mixed martial arts ("M...

Milicruit Brings the Career Fair to The Veterans

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:48:23 +0100

Game changing technology allows employers and veterans to communicate as if at a live career fair, but over the internet

(Vocus/PRWEB ) March 22, 2010 -- Milicruit is pleased to announce the inaugural virtual career fair for veterans and military spouses. Unlike traditional career fairs that require travel, and only allow for a few moments of interaction between the recruiter and the candidate, the Milicruit event lasts for an entire month, and veterans can participate from the comfort and conve...

Brian Stann, Authentic Spirit Award Winner

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:11:32 +0100

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

TEQUILA CAZADORES® PRESENTS THE FIRST AUTHENTIC SPIRIT AWARD OF 2010 TO BRIAN STANN AT UFC 109

MIAMI (February 5, 2010) – For the past ten months Tequila CAZADORES®, the number-one premium tequila in the world and Official Spirits Sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (“UFC®”), has recognized one UFC fighter each month with the Tequila CAZADORES Authentic Spirit Award. This fighter embodies the core values of the brand demonstrating the followi...

Pacesetter

Tue, 05 May 2009 15:44:24 +0100

Carl P. Meyer awarded Hire Heroes USA 2008 Pacesetter Award

In recognition of his initiative, conviction, personal investment and unique yet significant contributions, Hire Heroes USA proudly and humbly presented the 2008 Pacesetter Award to Carl P. Meyer at the recent MedAssets Healthcare Business Summit in Las Vegas.     Carl, Vice President of National Accounts & Distributor Relations with BSN medical Inc., elected in July of 2008 to celebrate Independence Day and show his res...

Expo Helps Disabled Veterans

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:22:44 +0100

Expo Helps Disabled Veterans Get Civilian Careers
February 20th 2009, Northern VA

Soldiers returning from war have to adjust to civilian life, including finding a job, so a an area community college hosted a job expo to help ease the transition.

Northern Virginia Community College teamed up with Hire Heroes USA to help soldiers from Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval Academy with mock interviews and other skills to help them find a new career.

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FIA Links with HHUSA

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:18:31 +0100

FIA Links with Hire Heroes USA, February 22nd 2008, Pleasantville, NJ

FOODSERVICE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA LINKS WITH HIRE HEROES USA
Alliance to assist returning veterans find career opportunities in the Foodservice Industry , FIA is collaborating with Hire Heroes USA to assist veterans find career opportunities within the foodservice industry.

This alliance is a result of FIA’s December 2007 Symposium, Foodservice Professionals … the Next Generation. The interactive component of this pr...

HIGPA 2007

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:16:20 +0100

HIGPA Supports Hire Heroes USA with Contribution at the 2007 International Expo
September 20, 2007

WASHINGTON DC (September 20, 2007) - This October, the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association (HIGPA) will present Hire Heroes USA with a $5,000 contribution at the 2007 HIGPA International Expo, co-hosted by the Healthcare Industry Supply Chain Institute (HISCI). The presentation will take place on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 during the evening general session with Terry McAuliffe and Pat Bucha...

Lolita Manghram

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:13:14 +0100

Iraqi War Veteran Finds Support, New Career Through Hire Heroes, USA
August 7th 2007, Atlanta, GA

Retired U.S.A.F. Senior Airman, Lolita Manghram is embarking on a new career and transitioning back into the civilian workplace with the support of Hire Heroes USA, a new non-profit organization that links disabled veterans with career opportunities nationwide.

Manghram, a native of Bartow, Fla., has been hired as a meeting coordinator by MedAssets, a healthcare company based in metro Atlanta.

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Thermo Fisher

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:28:41 +0100

Thermo Fisher’s Healthcare Market Division (HMD) supports Hire Heroes, an organization that helps veterans find meaningful work
September 12, 2007

Support for U.S. troops takes many forms. Individuals and companies alike have written letters to soldiers, sent food and other supplies and made financial contributions to show their appreciation to the men and women in the military.
But as is becoming increasingly obvious, even those troops who are well supported while on active duty sometimes ret...